SEThe entry: 191 hp, composite bed with in-bed trunk, full safety suite.
SELAdds heated seats, keyless start, alloys, available AWD.
XRTThe trail look: all-terrain tires, dark trim, surround view, and Terrain Mode for 2026.
LimitedThe loaded one: 281 hp turbo, leather, dual big screens, adaptive cruise with Highway Driving Assist.
A Hyundai Santa Cruz, on your numbers.
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An estimate on the numbers you type, not an offer of credit or a quote from any dealership. Starting loan rates are the average new-car APR for each credit tier (used-car APR for a used car) from Experian's State of the Automotive Finance Market, second quarter 2026, VantageScore 4.0. The starting money factor, residual, and acquisition fee are starting figures only; the leasing company sets the real ones. Taxes and state fees are estimates for Arizona; the dealership's paperwork and your motor vehicle agency have the final numbers. What you own at the end assumes the car is worth the residual. Nothing you type is sent, saved, or used to check your credit.
Every new Hyundai carries the headline coverage in the industry: a 10 year / 100,000 mile powertrain warranty, plus a 5 year / 60,000 mile basic warranty, 3 years / 36,000 miles of complimentary scheduled maintenance, and 5 years of unlimited-mileage roadside assistance.
Santa Cruz rivals.
The closest models from other brands, by body style, size, and class.
The Hyundai Santa Cruz starts around $30K, the manufacturer's suggested price for the base model before options and destination. Plus each dealership's own documentary fee (not a government fee), taxes, and government fees. Higher trims cost more; the Limited tops the range.
What trims does the Hyundai Santa Cruz come in?
Four: SE, SEL, XRT, and Limited.
What gas mileage does the Hyundai Santa Cruz get?
Up to 25 mpg, depending on the trim and powertrain, per the manufacturer's published figures.
How many seats does the Hyundai Santa Cruz have?
5.
How much can the Hyundai Santa Cruz tow?
Up to 5,000 lbs, properly equipped.
Should I lease or buy a Hyundai Santa Cruz?
It depends on how long you will keep it and how far you drive. Type the price you agreed on into the calculator above and compare the lease and the loan over the same months, with your state's taxes and your own credit tier.